# Russia-Ukraine conflict duration and negotiations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russia-ukraine-conflict-duration-and-negotiations > Updated: 2026-09-05T01:41:40.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Military and political analysts have provided varying projections regarding the duration of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Retired Russian Colonel Viktor Baranets suggested the war could persist for another two to three years, citing high levels of battlefield confrontation and a lack of negotiation breakthroughs. Concurrently, reports indicated growing social and political frustration within Kyiv regarding the Ukrainian government. As the situation evolves, Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Office of the President, indicated that while peace negotiations might resume as early as September, a functional ceasefire may not be realized until the spring of 2027. Potential diplomatic catalysts include anticipated visits to Kyiv and Moscow by US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. However, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has maintained that Ukraine will not accept territorial concessions in the Donbas region, leaving the timeline for a formal agreement uncertain. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Ukraine official predicts ceasefire may not occur until spring 2027 Ukraine's Kyrylo Budanov indicates peace talks could resume soon, but a permanent ceasefire may not be possible until spring 2027, amid anticipated visits from US special envoys to Kyiv and Moscow. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukraine-official-predicts-ceasefire-may-not-occur-until-spring-2027 ### 2026-08-28: Russia-Ukraine conflict could last 2-3 more years, says retired colonel Russian military analysts suggest the Ukraine conflict may continue for two to three years due to intense fighting and stalled negotiations, while noting rising social frustration in Kyiv. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-ukraine-conflict-could-last-2-3-more-years-says-retired-colonel --- Cite as: Russia-Ukraine conflict duration and negotiations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/russia-ukraine-conflict-duration-and-negotiations